Somaliland: Minister of Finance rebuffs allegations of mismanagement

Hargeisa- Saad Ali Shire, the Finance Minister of Somaliland, denied allegations levelled against the government by a prominent religious leader.

Somaliland in a renewed deadlock

Hargeisa- In a press conference Hersi Haji Ali Hassan, the leader of Waddani, today announced that his party withdrew from the agreement reached by the political parties over the composition of the National Electoral Commission.

Somaliland Parliament Dismisses bipartisan motion

Hargeisa- The House of Representatives refused to approve a deal reached by the three political parties of Somaliland to resolve a stalemate caused by a controversy surrounding the composition of the members of the electoral body.

Religious leader accuses the president's family land grabbing

Hargeisa- Prominent religious leader accused the family of President Muse Behi Abdi of land grabbing.

Renegade colonel in talks with the government

Hargeisa- Colonel Saed Awil Jama (known as Col Aare) said he is in talks with the government of Somaliland to end hostilities and his armed rebellion.

Parliamentary election may be delayed more than a year

Hargeisa- Last week the National Electoral Commission announced a long-awaited decision saying they are not able to hold an election in 2019.

A photo op at the Haj sparked debate in Somaliland

Hargeisa- President Muse Behi Abdi and his delegation who are in Saud Arabia to perform the annual pilgrimage took a photo with ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia.

The President of Somaliland Declares State of Emergency

Somaliland Daily translated the State of Emergency Law issued by the President of Somaliland. Here it is:

Somaliland: Election dispute remains unresolved

Hargeisa- The term of the Local Councils expired last Friday and the scheduled parliamentary election looms without no apparent preparation.

Former Justice Minister denies ordering the extradition of prominent businessman

Hargeisa- The former minister of justice, Abdiqani Ateye, who is now the defence minister, said a letter circulated in the media claiming that he ordered the arrest and extradition of Somaliland businessman is fake.

The President of Somaliland appoints new spy chief

Hargeisa- The President of Somaliland, Muse Behi Abdi, appointed Hussein Hassan Guleid, famously known as Kiniyati (the Kenyan) as the new director of the National Intelligence Agency.

Somaliland: Can the Judiciary Commission hold judges accountable?

Hargeisa- The Judiciary Commission is responsible for the appointment, removal of office, promotion, demotion, transfer and the discipline of the judges of the lower courts.

Somaliland: unprecedented court judgement sentences survivor of rape to flogging 100 times

Hargeisa- The chairperson of Hargeisa District Court, judge Abdirashid Beergeel, has issued unexpected judgment sentencing a man to death by stoning and flogging a woman 100 times.

The Foreign Minister of Eritrea visits Hargeisa

Hargeisa- Osman Saleh Mohammed, the foreign minister of Eritrea, visited today at Hargeisa.

Somaliland: The Supreme Court sits Awdal and Gabiley

Hargeisa- The judges of the highest court of Somaliland led by the Chief Justice, Adam Haji Ali Ahmed, with lawyers and prosecutors started last week to hear civil and criminal cases in Awdal and Gabiley regions.

Puntland demands to participate in Somaliland and Somalia talks

Hargeisa- A spokesperson of Puntland said they should be allowed to attend the talks between Somaliland and Somalia because "it affects its territory," he said.

The tenure of local council ends in March

Hargeisa- The extended term of the local councils of Somaliland will expire at the end of this month. Elections scheduled this month were delayed to the end of the year.

Somalia is reluctant to return to talks, President Muse Behi

Hargeisa- President Muse Behi of Somaliland said Somalia is reluctant to resume the suspended talks between the two sides.

DP World in dispute with importers

Hargeisa- The Minister of Trade, Mohamoud Hassan Saad, said DP World is right in a dispute between the company and businesspersons who use the port.

Somaliland: the government will not tolerate Waddani accusations, government deputy minister

Hargeisa- The deputy minister of planning, Hussein Buuni, said his government will no longer tolerate Waddani, the main opposition party.

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